Recent content by MikeB45

Thanks for all the replies. I only started cycling again last year, after 10 years of not cycling (or doing any exercise at all, other than an occasional walk) and after a few months of cycling twice a week I was able, on a £200 2nd hand aluminium bike to average 16mph over 20 miles which...

But the fact sheet says "Member states that do not impose compliance allow for self-certification" which implies that the UK that does impose compliance does not allow for self-certification which would mean bikes produced by a seller or DIY would need to be certified by some external body...

In the document presto_fact_sheet_legislation_en.pdf I found this: Most EU member states have not introduced a legal obligation to comply with EN 15194. In some member states however, such as UK and France, compliance with the standard is compulsory. Member states that do not impose compliance...

So does this mean it is not legal to do things yourself, like battery and controller? Mike

What are are the regulations on DIY electric bikes (pedal assist under 15.5mph) in the UK - do you have to use approved DIY kits and if not and you can build it yourself, does it need to meet EN 15194. Thanks Mike